🌱 Continuing Admin Checkpoints + Death On Hwy 49

Good day, people of Jackson! It's me again, Kayla Harrison, your host of the Jackson Daily.

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First, today's weather:

A few t-storms, some severe. High: 73 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. The Jackson Police Department and the City of Jackson are continuing administrative checkpoints through the TAT program in accordance with the partnership of the Poor People's Campaign. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba says tents will soon be set up adjacent to the checkpoints which will provide documentation and resources on licenses and other community resources. Organizers with the Poor People's Campaign are hoping these steps will prevent future conflict and make sure residents are prepared. (WAPT Jackson)
2. A Jackson woman was killed following a wreck on Highway 49 in Yazoo County on Sunday. Mississippi Highway Patrol is currently investigating how Tiffany Laverne Day, 46, drove into a ditch that caused the vehicle to flip and partially eject the victim. (WLBT)
3. The Children's of Mississippi urgent care has extended its hours. The urgent care will now be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday at the University of Mississippi Medical Center's Grants Ferry clinic in Flowood. "This gives families access to care that's closer to home for many and that's more appropriate for some conditions," said Dr. Benji Dillard, division director of general pediatrics and pediatric urgent care. (WJTV)

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Today in Jackson:

• Black Women's Creativity: Opening Reception - Margaret Walker Center (4:30 PM)
• Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival 50th Anniversary Prologue - Ayer Hall (4:30 PM)
• Pearl: Simply Crafts - Pearl Public Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Severe weather remains likely today and may impact areas west of I-55 over the first half of the day and areas farther east mid-to-late day. This could be a significant severe weather event, according to the U.S. National Weather Service in Jackson. (Facebook)
• The Jackson Fire Department is showing off its shining new rig! The firefighters of Engine 1 B Shift took advantage of a beautiful Sunday afternoon by washing and waxing their rig. Lieutenant Woods stated that clean fire trucks have proven to have fewer maintenance issues and show company pride. (Facebook)
• The south frontage road entrance ramp to I-20/59 (AKA the Texas Turnaround) at SR 19/39 in Meridian will be closed through Monday, Apr. 4. The closure is part of the ongoing I-20/59 improvement project. (Facebook)

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— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.